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Green Smoothie 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Smoothie 8 Recipe

Green Smoothie 8 has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 65g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Ideally consumed as a Beverage.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Green Smoothie 8, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs90%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7305 IU146.1%
Vitamin C85 mg141.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E3.8 mg12.5%
Thiamin0.22 mg14.7%
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.5%
Niacin2.3 mg11.4%
Vitamin B61.1 mg53.8%
Folate168 mcg42%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.68 mg6.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium92 mg9.2%
Iron2.3 mg12.8%
Magnesium104.8 mg26.2%
Phosphorus76 mg7.6%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium57.5 mg2.4%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.43 mg21.4%
Manganese0.77 mg38.7%
Selenium3.2 mcg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate65 g21.7%
Dietary Fiber7.9 g31.6%
Sugars30.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.2%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.4 g 2.2%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 57.5 mg 2.4%

Total Carbohydrates 65 g 21.7%

Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%

Sugars 30.9 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 146.1% Vitamin C 141.6%

Calcium 9.2% Iron 12.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=315615 Embed Table:

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